Space Systems Engineer - Satellite Operations & Mission Lead

Astrion; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to support spacecraft engineering, satellite operations, and ground system development for the Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland AFB, NM. This on-site role requires a DoD Secret clearance and involves mission planning, development activities, and on-orbit operations for small satellite programs.

Ideal candidates are junior to mid-level engineers with experience in orbital mechanics, spacecraft subsystems, and a full lifecycle of spacecraft

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with scripting in MATLAB or Python and orbital simulation tools.
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and space mission operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical tasks from government engineers and program managers.
• Support spacecraft systems engineering, requirements management, risk tracking, and orbit analysis.
• Assist on-orbit spacecraft operations and mission experiments.
• Lead small satellite missions as mission manager or technical lead when assigned.
• Contribute to design, development, integration, and testing of subsystems and ground systems.
• Produce engineering reports and analysis to support mission development and operations.
• Identify risks and help develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Technical communication

Leadership in technical discussions

Documentation

Scripting for analysis

MATLAB

Python

Orbital mechanics understanding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to support spacecraft engineering, satellite operations, and ground system development for the Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland AFB, NM. This on-site role requires a DoD Secret clearance and involves mission planning, development activities, and on-orbit operations for small satellite programs.

Ideal candidates are junior to mid-level engineers with experience in orbital mechanics, spacecraft subsystems, and a full lifecycle of spacecraft